Funnel for forcing molasses



(No Model.)

H. HENKE.

FUNNEL FOR FORGING MOLASSES, &c. No. 335,452. Patented Feb. 2, 1886.

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HENRY HENKE, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS.

FUNNEL FOR FORCING MOLASSES, 800.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 335,452, dated February 2, 1886.

Serial No. 173,247. (No model.)

To aZl whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HENRY HENKE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Houston, in the county of Harris and State of Texas, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Funnels for Forcing Molasses, &c., of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawings.

My invention relates to improvements in funnels for transferring molasses and other thick liquid and substances from one receptacle into bottles, jars, and other vessels; and the objects of my improvements are to provide a funnel with means for securing it to a table, counter, &c.; to provide said funnel with means for forcing a liquid therethrough and the forcing apparatus with a detachable spout thereunder. I attain these objects by the mechanism illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in Which- Figure l is a perspective view of the fore ing apparatus and its delivery-spout. Fig. 2 is a vertical section through the apparatus, with the forcing-wheel removed to show the discharge-opening. Fig. 3 is a side view of the forcing apparatus and spout with the cap and funnel removed.

Similar letters refer to similar parts through- .ofa crank-handle, by which the wheel can be revolved.

The casing A is provided with a hollow boss, A", to give a good bearing for the shaft B, and on one side it is provided with a discharge-pipe, A passing through the baseplate A of the apparatus, and extending thereunder a sufficient distance to receive upon it a spout, O, of tin, copper, or other sheet metal, that is thus removable and can be replaced by another having the desired taper and size of nozzle to enter the neck of any bottle. 7

The sides of the wheel B have slots parallel with its axis, into which are placed at right angles to each other two slats or paddles. B extending diametrically across the wheel B, and substantially fitting against the walls of the chamber A by sliding across each other along their centrally-notched portion, in the manner well known in rotary steam and water motors, and forcing the fluid in front of said paddles to the opening A leading into the discharge-pipe A. The chamber A is closed on one side by the plate A, secured to the casing A by screws a, a packing-ring being generally interposed between the bearing-surfaces. Through the plate A there is an eccentric opening in communication with the horizontal pipe A cast with the elbow or vertical pipe A These pipes are of such size as to conduct a large stream into the forcing-chamber; and into the open mouth of the standing pipe A is placed the spout of a large funnel, D, into which the molasses can be easily poured. Astrainer, d, is placed within the funnel to arrest any large size impurities that might otherwise clog the machine.

On account of the want of space in the drawings, the height or size of the funnel D appears much smaller in proportion to the machine than what is intended to be geneu ally used to receive a quart or more of molasses or other viscid liquid.

To strengthen the connection between the hollow shell A and its base-plate A, besides the dischargepipe A the parts are also united by the prop A", cast integral therewith.

To secure the device to a table or other supporting frame, the baseplate has perforations (0* for the passage of screws, belts, or other fastenings.

Having now fully described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

The combination, with the funnel D, of the vertical pipe A horizontal pipe A having the face-plate A, and chambered casting A, having the base-plate A, integral therewith, the spout C, under said base-plate, and. the forcing-wheel, substantially as and for the purpose described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence oftwo witnesses.

HENRY HENKE.

Witnesses:

CAMILLE-G. PILLor, J. E. HADDON. 

